Atlantic City News - Page 61

$598,612 Pooled Bad Beat Jackpot Hits at Harrah’s Resort on Friday, October 19, while a $160,000 Slot Jackpot Hits at Caesars Atlantic City on Saturday, October 20.

Caesars is planning a convention center at its Harrah's property in Atlantic City.

The national law firm, which is headquartered in Denver but centers its gaming law practice in Las Vegas, announced the hiring of three New Jersey-based gaming attorneys.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa today announced that Tom Ballance has been named President and Chief Operating Officer.

Atlantic City saw gambling revenue fall 6 percent in September.

Common giveaways such as free rooms and dining credits are less profitable – and lead to unhealthy competition among casinos – than alternative comps such as free travel and parking.

Tropicana is brewing up the largest Halloween spectacular in Atlantic City, with festivities including Jason E from Kiss FM spinning in the Quarter, food and drink specials throughout the property, a creepy costume contest, and an unforgettable surprise.

Aaron Todd profiles some of the top blunders -- from tilting the odds in the players' favor, to putting out the wrong results -- made by gambling operators.

Reap great rewards in October at Trump Taj Mahal and Trump Plaza.

Caesars, Bally’s, Harrah’s Resort, Showboat, Harrah’s Philadelphia and the Atlantic City Country Club highlight seasonal delights and football specialties.

Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd discuss Steve Wynn beating the "Girls Gone Wild" founder in court to the tune of $40 million, the public spat over online poker between Nevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller, Hard Rock bailing on its Atlantic City casino and some odd happenings at the sportsbook. They also pick every game on the NFL Week 2 schedule.

Revenue up 13 percent for Atlantic City casinos for the first time since last December.

Trump Taj Mahal presents Don Rickles with special guest Michael Martocci in the Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, October 20, 2012.

Trump Taj Mahal presents Aretha Franklin in the Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Tropicana Atlantic City Casino and Resort has promoted industry veteran Steve Callender to the position of General Manager. Callender will oversee all business operations at the destination resort.

I.FLY classes will be offered Wednesday – Friday at 6:30pm and 8:15pm, Saturday – Sunday at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm.

The ruling stated the Golden Nugget must cash nearly $1 million in chips while the remainder of the claims are litigated.

Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd discuss the Republican Party's platform which calls for the prohibition of online poker, Nevada licensing its first online poker room, subscription poker and the fate of Revel in Atlantic City. They also make their highly entertaining best bets for the week.

Moody's Investors Service has lowered the credit ratings of Revel Casino Resort and also its senior secured revolver and term-loan ratings.

The college prize is just one of many exciting September promotions at the two casinos.